#770 Why Natural Gas Is Becoming India’s Most Important Energy Fuel | Govindraj Ethiraj | India Energy Week 2026 | The Core Report

Why natural gas is becoming India’s most important energy fuel and how GAIL is using AI and gas pipelines to power India’s growth is the focus of this Core Report India Energy Week 2026 Special Episode.Govindraj Ethiraj speaks with Sandeep Kumar Gupta, Chairman & MD, GAIL (India) about how the expansion of India’s gas pipeline network and LNG sourcing is reshaping the country’s energy landscape. From city gas distribution and domestic PNG and CNG adoption to manufacturing, fertilisers, power, and petrochemicals, natural gas is emerging as a critical pillar of India’s economic growth and energy security.The discussion also explores how GAIL is using artificial intelligence across pipeline operations, infrastructure monitoring, and industrial systems to improve efficiency, reliability, and long-term returns. It looks at AI in energy management, the realities of global LNG markets, and how geopolitical shifts are influencing India’s energy strategy.As India moves toward cleaner energy and net zero goals, this episode explains why natural gas remains central to the transition and how large-scale infrastructure, technology, and disciplined investment are shaping the future of India’s energy sector.For India-based professionals interested in business news, energy markets, infrastructure, technology, and economic strategy, this conversation offers clear insights into one of the most important transformations underway.#NaturalGasIndia #GAILIndia #IndiaEnergy #EnergyInfrastructure #BusinessNewsIndia #IndiaEnergyWeek2026 #TheCoreReport #TheCoreRegister for India Energy Week 2026: https://www.indiaenergyweek.com/forms/register-as-a-delegate